service Care
Microneedling
pre-appointment
- Stop retinol, vitamin c or anything with active ingredients products 5 days before service. May continue these products 5-7 days after service.
- Do not wear makeup to your service appointment. If by chance it can not be avoided, a makeup wipe will be provided.
- Plan on staying indoors or going home after service as your face will be red and sensitive to light.
- Wash or replace pillow cases the night of service to avoid infection.
- If you are prone to cold cores, please contact me as soon as possible so I can start you on a prescription medicine to prevent cold sores. Microneedling has a post-procedure risk of cold sore flare-ups. 9/10 clients who are prone to cold sores will develop a cold sore!
Microneedling
Post appointment AFter Care
- Clean all makeup brushes/get new sponges when you need to apply makeup next time.
- Resume skin care products the next morning except for retinol, vitamin c, or anything else with active ingredients.
- Wear hats and sunscreen if needing to be outside on day 2-5 after receiving the treatment.
- Do not take steamy baths or get into a sauna.
- Avoid the use of makeup products/facial cleansers for the rest of the day.
- Being in direct sunlight the first 2 days after treatment.
Microneedling
What to expect Post appointment
- AFTER 3 HOURS POST TREATMENT, GENTLY RINSE FACE WITH WATER ONLY TO CLEAN SKIN OF DRIED PRODUCTS OR GO TO SLEEP WITHOUT WASHING YOUR FACE AT ALL. WHICHEVER IS MOST COMFORTABLE WITH YOU.
- Day 1: You can expect redness of the skin similar to a bad sunburn. Some bruising may occur with pinpoint bleeding at the surface of the skin. Puffy, swollen skin may occur. The skin may feel tight and dry.
- Day 2: Your skin will be pink, how you’d look on day 2 after a bad sunburn. Bruising may start to lighten.
- Day 3: Skin may or may not appear light pink, but near normal hues. Swelling is subsiding as well as bruising.
- Day 4-6: Minimal swelling. Any remaining bruising will take a few more days to return to normal.
- Day 7: Most patients will have little to no signs of the procedure and you will be glowing!!
after Care
Filler
pre/ Post appointment
- Avoid the use of aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen, warfarin or other anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications for 1-2 weeks if okay with your primary physician. These medications can increase the risk of bruising. For mild pain or headaches, Tylenol is preferred.
- You may have some bruising and/or swelling after the procedure. Over the counter Arnica supplements (available at most Walgreens, Rite-aids, etc) have been shown to decrease bruising if you want to take them starting 3-5 days before your treatment. Arnica gel and ice are recommended after treatment to continue to help reduce bruising. Ice packs will help with swelling and bruising as well!
- The ideal time to schedule this procedure is at LEAST 4-6 weeks before a big event.
- Reduce alcohol intake to avoid increase swelling and bruising.
- Do not exercise the day of receiving filler/sculptra/radiesse.
- Do not wear makeup for the rest of the day & do not use any used makeup products for 1-2 days where you received filler. Only use new/clean makeup & brushes for the 1-2 days following injections.
- LIP FILLER CLIENTS: if you are prone to cold sores, YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW! I will prescribe you a medication that prevents cold sores from surfacing to your lips/skin. You need to take it the day before, the day of your treatment, and the day after. If you do not tell me, I may not perform the service and you may be charged a late cancellation fee. 9/10 clients will break out in cold sores if you are prone to getting cold sores. Don’t risk it!! Let me know ASAP! Please only use the lip balm I give you post injection for the rest of the day and the next day!
after Care
Chemical peel
pre/ Post appointment
1. For optimum results, skin may be acclimated to SkinBetter science products 1-2 weeks prior to first peel treatment
2. Avoid clay masks, scrubs or additional exfoliators that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
3. Do not use AlphaRet products, Retin-A or any other Vitamin A products for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
4. Do not use self-tanning agents for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
5. A peel will not be performed if you have a current cold sore. If you have a history of cold sores, please let me know ASAP via text 208-273-8850 as peels will trigger an outbreak. A prescription can be prescribed called Valacyclovir (Valtrex) which prevents cold sores
6. The chemical peel should not be performed on sunburnt or wind burnt skin
7. Do not have facial hair waxed/lasered 48 HOURS proir to each peel treatment. Avoid facial hair shaving/dermaplaning 8 HOURS before each peel treatment
8. If you have recently undergone any other facial treatment procedures, such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, botox, dermal fillers, facial surgery, etc skin must be completely healed and normalized before receiving a chemical peel
2. Avoid clay masks, scrubs or additional exfoliators that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
3. Do not use AlphaRet products, Retin-A or any other Vitamin A products for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
4. Do not use self-tanning agents for AT LEAST 48 HOURS prior to each peel treatment
5. A peel will not be performed if you have a current cold sore. If you have a history of cold sores, please let me know ASAP via text 208-273-8850 as peels will trigger an outbreak. A prescription can be prescribed called Valacyclovir (Valtrex) which prevents cold sores
6. The chemical peel should not be performed on sunburnt or wind burnt skin
7. Do not have facial hair waxed/lasered 48 HOURS proir to each peel treatment. Avoid facial hair shaving/dermaplaning 8 HOURS before each peel treatment
8. If you have recently undergone any other facial treatment procedures, such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, botox, dermal fillers, facial surgery, etc skin must be completely healed and normalized before receiving a chemical peel
after Care
chemical peel
Post appointment
1. Generally, do not apply any makeup post peel to avoid clogged pores for the rest of the day
2. Avoid exercise for at least a few hours after each peel service
3. Avoid direct sunlight exposure; wear protective clothing (broad rimmed hat, sun glasses) and use a mineral based sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, daily
4. Do not use any retinol/tretinoin/AlphaRet or any other Vit A creams for 5 days after the peel
5. Do not use any scrubs or additional exfoliators that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as glycolic and lactic acid and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid for 5 days after a peel
6. If irritation occurs, stop or do not resume use of proucts until the skin has normalized
7. Facial hair hsould not be waxed for 48 HOURS after a peel. You may resume facial shaving the day after each peel or when the skin normalizes.
8. Avoid the use of heat sources such as steam, saunas, professional or home hair dryers for 8 HOURS FOLLOWING a chemical peel
Pre-Appointment
Filler post
What to expect Post appointment
- For sculptra/radiesse treatments, you have to massage your face anywhere between 3-5 times a day for 3-5 minutes for 3-5 days post treatment. We will discuss how to do this properly during your appointment • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, please cancel your appointment as it is an extreme contraindication due to no studies being done on the effects of filler on pregnant or lactating women.
- Watch for signs of adverse effects within the next 1-24 hours:
- Extreme pain post injection
- Changes in skin color: blanching (turning white) or wise
- spread bruising
If you believe this is happening to you, call me ASAP as it could be a medical emergency! If you have any questions about these terms, don’t hesitate to give me a call or text
Botox
pre-appointment
- Avoid the use of aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen, warfarin or other anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications for 1-2 weeks if okay with your primary physician. These medications can increase the risk of bruising. For mild pain or headaches, Tylenol is preferred.
- You may have some side effects after the procedure that include: small bumps from product delivery, redness, tenderness at injection site, possible bruising. Small percentage of people get headaches, use Tylenol for relief.
- The ideal time to schedule this procedure is at LEAST 6 weeks before a big event.
- Reduce alcohol intake to avoid increase swelling and bruising.
- Do not exercise or sweat after receiving any form of tox (botox, jeuveau, dysport, daxxify or xeomin).
- Do not wear makeup for the rest of the day to avoid risk of injection at injection sites
- “if you are pregnant, please cancel your appointment as receiving a neuromodulator during pregnancy is a contraindication. If you are lactating, please consult your PCP before making an appointment.
- Please come to your appointment with no foundation, makes your appointment faster and decreases chance of infection. I do provide makeup wipes if you need them.
after Care
botox
What to expect Post appointment
- Avoid alcohol intake for the rest of the day
- Do not exercise or sweat after receiving any form of tox (botox, jeuveau, dysport, daxxify or xeomin) for the rest of the day/24 hours.
- Do not wear makeup for the rest of the day to avoid risk of injection at injection sites.
- You can not recline, stoop over or lay down for at least 5 hours after injection so plan according if your appointment is later in the day.
- Any type of massage or harsh exfoliation motions on your face could move the product so avoid doing this for 1 week post injection. Feel free to wash face with a cleanser, be gentle around injection sites.